We are asking for two things to support the $10 million budget item getting out of conference:

(2) Please make calls to the appointed Conference members listed below by COB June 1st asking them to support the $10 million in funding for specialized services for human trafficking victims.

Script:Hello, my name is ______________ and I’m calling on behalf of __Org. name if any. I’m calling to urge Assembly member /Senator____________ to support the $10 million in specialized funding for services for human trafficking victims in the California budget. Resources for human trafficking victims in California are scarce and this funding will help 21 organizations provide much-needed services to victims. Thank you!
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Assembly member Philip Ting- (916) 319-2019

Assembly member Phillip Chen- (916) 319-2055

Assembly member Kevin McCarty- (916) 319-2007

Assembly member Jay Olbernote- (916) 319-2033

Assembly member Shirley Weber- (916) 319-2079

Senator Mitchell -(916) 651-4030

Senator Roth-(916) 651-4031

Senator Nielsen-916) 651-4004

Senator Moorlach- (916) 651-4037

In this call you can also highlight this CALOES data if you wish:

As a highlight the first year of the grant served 2521 victims. Other statistics include:

Additional Materials on Budget Request:

$ 15 million request for specialized services and training and technical assistance for victims of human trafficking in CA. Funds for a prevalence study and funds to evaluate and model best practices in serving this population.